Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
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Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
wax
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
wax plant
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Candelilla
पेकॉन
In German
candelilla
Pekannuss
In French
candelilla
Pacanier
In Spanish
candelilla
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
candelilla
Pecan
In Portuguese
candelilla
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
candelilla
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
candelilla
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Juglandales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Candelilla and Pecan
Season and care of Candelilla and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Pecan Physical Information
Candelilla and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Pecan are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Pecan
Care of Candelilla and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.